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Cardinals World Championship odds improve

Back in April, the folks at Bovada.lv provided a set of odds on a number of Major League Baseball-related races. Recently, they provided a refresh so I thought it would be interesting to compare and contrast then versus now.

In this installment, we look at the odds to win the six divisions, then the two league championships and finally, the World Series. The first manager to be fired odds are also listed for your interest.

Notice how the St. Louis Cardinals’ odds have evolved from the start of the season until June.

If you avoid HRs, K and BB rates are immaterial. While WHIP is a good indicator normally, HRs allowed is a trump statistic, as Westbrook is demonstrating.
If he has added a split finger, maybe he learned it from Mujica.

Since Westbrook doesn`t have a dominating pitch and relies on location and smarts 51 innings without a HR is just icing on the xake and adds a veteran presence to a somewhat youthful rotation.Now that is not “utter nonsense”.